thursday 05/14 9PM
The Bernadettes
The Bernadettes specialize in performing R&B/Soul & Dance music. They mix it up with a few modern contemporary dance hits here and there, a classic rock number, some soulful ballads or an oldies favorite, but even though their musical nature is eclectic, the emphasis is on the classic "old school" R&B.
friday 05/15 9PM
Matt Kampe & The Hub
Matt Kampe & The Hub is a Connecticut-based, 5–7 piece high-energy band blending funk, soul, rock, jazz, and pop. Led by multi-instrumentalist and musical director Matt Kampe, the group features rotating members and guest artists. They are known for original music, spontaneous on-stage creativity, and danceable performances at venues and private events.
saturday 05/16 9PM
Phatt James
Formed by Matt James, Chris Wilson, and Matt Christoforo, Phatt James channels the essence of iconic rock bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Incubus, formulating a familiar but original sound that serves as an inviting foundation for thoughtful lyrics. This year, the trio has continued to thrill the New York tri-state area with a number of memorable performances and has begun to establish its presence nationally, garnering praise from a number of blogs and podcasts around the United States and receiving airplay on college radio stations such as WQAQ (Quinnipiac University), WNHU (University of New Haven), and WHIP (Temple University).
friday 05/22 9PM
The Juicy Grapes
Connecticut-based band, The Juicy Grapes play songs filled with dance-introducing rhythms and sultry harmonies led by the soulful Tara on Vocals. The music seamlessly blends funk, rock and soul, with an old-school sensibility that embraces concepts like “love,” “peace,” and all those other written-off ideals. Somehow, The Juicy Grapes can sing about believing in love, respecting one another, reaching for the stars and even skinny dipping without sounding corny. It has something to do with their style-songs that encourage bouncing and coerce even reluctant audience members onto the dance floor-and something to do with their emotional investment. The Juicy Grapes love to create a scene that’s high and grooves on good vibes.
saturday 05/23 930PM
'member?
Join 'member? ft. a cast of CTs most know musicians at Brass & Bone as they bring a extra special tribute to the one and only - Talking Heads. Expect a full blown dance party all night and musicianship that is known to turn heads.
thursday 05/28 9PM
Diggity
Diggity covers all the songs you forgot you loved. Leaning hard into their R&B and jazz roots, the four piece group out of Bridgeport, CT elicits nostalgia for every decade through their one-of-a-kind interpretations and mashups of classic pop music. Diggity repertoire often consists of songs that are less often heard live but are surely beloved across generations
friday 05/29 930PM
Modern Refuge
Modern Refuge has carved out a unique space in the vibrant music scene of Connecticut and has quickly become one of the most exciting, must-see live acts around. The four-piece band cleverly combines folk warmth with psych-rock sprawl. They are known for their tightly wound indie grooves that rise into orchestral build-ups, harking back to the high-energy acts of the 70s.
saturday 05/30 930PM
East Rock Brass Band
The East Rock Brass Band brings the energy and music of the New Orleans street band tradition to New England. Their stage shows are high-octane, joyous, loud, non-stop parties guaranteed to keep you dancing all night. Since emerging from New Haven in 2023, they have been performing at venues all across Connecticut and Massachusetts. They are also popular in the parade circuit where they bring the infectious feeling of a second line to the streets of the Northeast. An East Rock Brass Band show features the repertoire of New Orleans brass bands (such as Rebirth, Hot 8, Treme, etc.) as well as originals that fuse hip hop, jazz, and latin feels. When they aren't performing, the members of the East Rock Brass Band can usually be found giving back to the community through music education. Firmly believing that music is an important weapon in the fight against injustice, you can also catch them supplying the soundtracks to local protests.
friday 06/05 930PM
Matt McNulty and Friends
Matt McNulty is the guitar player and lead singer for Talkpeck Soundsystem, a dynamic tribute project that brings the music of Talking Heads, Vulfpeck, and LCD SoundSystem to life through high-energy live performances.
saturday 06/06 930PM
Pangaea Worldbeat
Pangea Worldbeat is a visionary, genre-bending ensemble based out of the Nest Arts Factory in Bridgeport, CT. Pangea boldly explores the boundaries of music, blending diverse global influences into a captivating, body-enveloping groove.
The collective includes: Kris Studebaker, Seny Tatchol Camara, Will Diaz, Mike Rachinsky, Jeff Wickun, Georgios Giannios, and Nicholas Yost. Pangea has shared the stage with renowned ensembles such as ARMO, The Polyrhythmics, and Grammy-nominated musician Cimafunk
thursday 06/11 9PM
Otis and the Hurricanes
They play the roots of American Rock n Roll influenced by the likes of Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Little Feat, The Funky Meters, Alan Toussaint, Delbert McClinton, and Chuck Berry. The Hurricanes are a group of veteran musicians who will rock the house and are guaranteed to get things movin’ !!
friday 06/12 930PM
Honeydew
The only fruit left in the fruit salad - after all the strawberries have been picked out — is the pale, flavorless honeydew. Yet when it’s ripe, when the stars align, and the season is right, the humble honeydew explodes with a flavor surprising and pure and complex.
saturday 06/13 930PM
Albi
Albi is a NYC-based artist bringing a high-energy sound to the stage. Blending funk, pop, rock, and touches of fusion, she performs original music that’s groovy, dynamic, and fun. Backed by her band’s pro rhythm section, Albi delivers songs that tell a personal story with authenticity, groove, and a playful spirit.
friday 06/19 9PM
Drop Party
Led by choice horn melodies built on boisterous grooves, and launching off of hypnotic dance rhythms, Drop Party is a genre-bending, American, 8-piece band seamlessly carved out of the coastal Connecticut post-ska scene, endowed with new age funk, apt to get the crowd moving.
friday 06/26 930PM
Michael Wilbur
Mastering the saxophone for nearly three decades and performing professionally worldwide 16 years, Wilbur co-founded Moon Hooch, the pioneering two-saxophone-led dance band that ignited a brass/sax revolution. Rising from NYC subway busking to global stages, they've headlined festivals and played in over 20 countries, blending explosive EDM, jazz, hip-hop, soul, and house into unstoppable grooves.
friday 07/10 9PM
She Sings Dylan
Bob Dylan's vast catalog, reimagined through a female lens. She Sings Dylan performs music audiences already know in their bones, delivered in a way they've never heard before.
Lead vocalist Kate Hubbard and multi-instrumentalist Sophia Coppola (vocals, mandolin, melodica, clarinet) anchor the group, backed by a seasoned Northeast lineup: Jeff Martinson (guitar), Bill Carbone (drums), Sean Elkind (keys), and Marty Moroney (bass) — veterans of Max Creek, The Z3, 10ft Ganja Plant, Mystic Dead, and more.
thursday 07/16 930PM
The Fundamental Sound
The Fundamental Sound is an Instrumental Soul band led by Producer and Multi Instrumentalist, Dan Klug. This project started as an exploration in music production that listeners can still follow along to on Instagram (@thefundamentalsound) and has grown into 8 releases and gigs in some of the biggest music cities in the USA. While all sounds on recordings are made by Dan, he hires some of the best local musicians wherever The Fundamental Sound is booked so listeners can always expect a top notch blend of Beats, Boogie, Funk and Soul.
friday 07/17 930PM
Sequel
Sequel is a high-energy four piece band bridging the past and present of hit music function as the conduit to dance all night long. Sequel’s sound is equal parts nostalgic, dance oriented, and infectious with its soul and melody. With its tight rhythm section, Latin influence, and a flair for the theatrical, Sequel turns every show into a night of fun, song, and dance.
saturday 07/25 9PM
Kovac Brothers
Frank and Jim Kovac combine over 30 years of music experience and a craving for originality to create Kovac Brothers. The sound emerges with a courageous style of Rock, with a Country-Jazz Spice! Drawing on their unique experiences the brothers instinctively realized how to work towards making music that had mass appeal but was interesting enough to hold the attention of the most discerning listener. Their first album “Seeing is Believing” revealed a wide range of influences and their new material has displayed this trend with a bit more risk taking. Moreover, their interesting versions of various covers are creative and just fun, ranging from TLC, The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, The Meters, Beyonce, and beyond. For every listener there is always a surprise about to be heard.